Product Manual

4077-INS-LAB-RevB09 3
1 INTRODUCTION
This user manual contains important information and safety precautions for the Grafco
External Fetal Monitor. Before using the Fetal Monitor, please read and understand this
entire user manual. Take special note of all safety precautions that begin “DANGER” and
“WARNING”. Save this user manual for future reference.
INTENDED USE OF THIS DEVICE
The Grafco External Fetal Monitor is intended for use as a diagnostic tool to measure
Fetal Heart Rate and Maternal Uterine Contraction in a hospital or clinic setting, using
non-invasive, ultrasound Doppler and external TOCO technique. The Fetal Monitor is not
intended for treatment. The Fetal Monitor is not intended for home use. Use the Fetal
Monitor only as prescribed by a physician.
WARNING: This device is not intended to be used for treatment or diagnosis. If
External Fetal Monitor results are ambiguous, please use other methods, such as
a stethoscope, to verify immediately.
WARNING: To ensure patient safety, use this device only with accessories recom-
mended by Graham-Field, your Graham-Field equipment provider, or your physi-
cian.
FEATURES
Included features
4.1" x 3.1" (103.0 x 79.0 mm) LCD adjustable within 60 degree angle
Built-in thermal line recorder
Nine-crystal broadband pulsed wave transducer
FHR monitoring
Remote marker automatic fetal movement recognition
TOCO monitoring
Real-time displaying CTG, 12-hour monitoring trends, data saving, and playback
Audible and visible alarm with upper and lower alarm limit settings
Automatic-identification transducers
TOCO zero
Vibrating operation marks can be displayed and/or recorded on CTG trends
Lightweight, compact size with either table or wall-mount placement
Optional features
Audio cable for fetal stimulator